Lead Analytics Consultant

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate valuations and perform independent price verification (IPV) processes for derivatives, with a specific focus on Commodities
• Review Bid Offer and Model Valuation Adjustments for derivative portfolios
• Perform deep-dive analysis on IPV results and provide high-quality monthly commentary to traders
• Meet deliverables while adhering to Fair Valuation policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with technology teams to streamline IPV processes
• Partner with quants, traders, market risk, and product control to lead various IPV projects
• Resolve moderately complex issues independently and mentor less experienced staff

Requirements

• Bachelors or MBA in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, or equivalent certification (CFA/FRM/CQF)
• 12+ years of experience in valuations, analytics, or financial modeling
• Strong knowledge of capital markets products, preferably Commodities derivatives
• Applied understanding of derivatives valuation and the construction of interest rate curves
• Experience in trading, valuing, or price validating capital market instruments
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and SQL
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Calypso, Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft PowerPoint
• Familiarity with market-available AI tools
• Understanding of numerical solution methods such as binomial trees, Monte Carlo, and finite difference methods
• Previous experience in Market Risk, Product Control, or Model Risk Management (including Model Governance/Validation)

About the Company

Wells Fargo is a leading financial services company with approximately $2.1 trillion in assets, providing a diversified set of banking, investment, and mortgage products and services across consumer, commercial, and corporate sectors.